Messi’s Masterclass vs Algeria: 7 World Cup Records Shattered
Argentina opened their title defense with a 3-0 win over Algeria. Lionel Messi starred with a stunning hat-trick. He reached 200 caps for his country and became the first man to appear in six different FIFA World Cups. He also tied the record for most World Cup goals from outside the box since 1966. At 38, Messi is now the oldest player to score multiple goals in a single World Cup match. His treble also took him level with Miroslav Klose for the most career World Cup goals. The Argentine legend now holds more World Cup goals since turning 30 than Cristiano Ronaldo managed in his entire career. He also remains both the youngest and the oldest goalscorer in Argentina’s World Cup history.
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